From hobbyhorses to pan pipes, jumping jacks to wartime wooden vehicles, the hilariously frustrating "Hookey Stick" trick box to spinning toys, scissor links, flapping birds, optical illusions, and rubber band–powered vehicles, this delightful and inspiring book is full of ideas for making toys. Rather than a book of plans, Cyril Hobbins offers colorful and detailed drawings and thorough descriptions, giving you enough information to try creating your own version, while also exploring the history and tradition of handmade toys.